http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:57:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the Deep South, where the sand is all invading, these are the oases of life. Orchards, fields, palm groves and rose gardens, stretching out along a strip of fertile land where men work miracles. These are the Wadis of Drâa, Dadès and Ziz. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/the-kasbah-trial/ The Sahara.., its history blends with the history of mankind. Its rich minerais supplied a whole continent. A secret place, mysterious and tantalising. The expanse of sand, of rock, the visions of mirages and cases.., the stuff of dreams. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/the-desert/ Where the roads between the Drâa, Dadés and Ziz valleys cross, Ourzazate marks the beginning of the great journey by dazzling the traveller with two magnificent kasbahs. Taourirt, the former residence of the Glaoui, is frighteningly beautiful. A series of towers rising out of a mass of closely packed houses, ... http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/ouarzazate/   MARRAKECH : CITY OF FASCINATION Marrakech awakens just as it has done every morning for more than 800 years, with the same inflected intonation, the call of the muezzin going out from the 70 metre high Koutoubia, the spiritual beacon of Marrakech. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/marrakech/ Protected by the tradewinds and surrounded by flowers, Essaouira "la Blanche" is the centre of the cabinet makers' craft. Master craftsmen produce delicate marquetery in lemon, cedar and sandalwood, preserving the character and aroma of these fine woods. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/essaouira/   AGADIR : NOW LET THE FUN BEGIN ! With the pink flamingos looking on in bewilderment a wind surfer skims over the surface of the water in a flash of colour that stands out in vivid contrast against the blue of the sea and ... http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/agadir/   FROM TETOUAN TO CHEFCHAOUEN Our programme this afternoon consists of a walk to Tetouan, which dominates the green valley of the Martil river. A town with seven magnificently sculpted gateways to choose from as you pass through the ramparts and enter the medina. And now, you can follow your inclination. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/tetouan/   TANGIER , THE INSPIRER "A dove poised on the shoulder of Africa" - Tangier has long been coveted for its strategic position. Since Tingis was founded in the IVth century BC, Carthaginians, Romans, Phoenicians, Vandals, Arabs, Spaniards, Portuguese and the English have jealously fought for the right to control it. No ... http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/tangier/ There is blue everywhere. The intense blue of the sky and the sea. And, nestling within the protection of the ochre-coloured ramparts, a gleaming white city and a minaret (tower) that reaches up to touch the clouds: this is Rabat, the capital of Morocco. http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/rabat/ A dream made reality, set in the heart of the Moroccan countryside! Meknes, the imperial city built by Moulay Ismaïl. With tireless effort and unrelenting will, he undertook the task of making this town into a capital worthy of his image. Palaces, mosques, fountains, terraces, gardens, stables and shops were ... http://www.tourism-in-morocco.com/english/meknes/